News Releases

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

DIEFENBAKER DR SB TRAFFIC SQUEEZE OVER FROM CENTENNIAL DR TO LAURIER DR
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 19, 9:00 a.m. End: March 19, 11:00 a.m.

MCCORMACK RD ROAD CLOSED AT SMITH CRES
(Manhole repair)
Start: March 19, 11:00 a.m. End: March 19, 1:00 p.m.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

McCormack Road will be closed at Smith Crescent on Tuesday, March 19, starting at 11:00 a.m. for a manhole repair. Detours will be in place guiding motorists around the work zone. This project is expected to take two hours to complete, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

Saskatoon Transit may be affected by these detours. Transit service alerts and real-time bus information are available on third-party apps like Transit and Google Maps Transit on desktop.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Saskatoon Light & Power will be removing seasonal decorations on city streets and bridges starting Tuesday, March 19 starting at 9:00 a.m. Work will impact traffic in areas including downtown, Broadway and Central avenues and 8th, 33rd, and 22nd streets. Broadway Bridge work will be done between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm. This will be a moving work zone and will impact traffic in both directions. Drivers are reminded to slow down in work zones and be respectful of workers.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.

Spring is in the air and temperatures will continue to rise and fall below freezing. In preparation, City crews are uncovering catch basins and thawing frozen locations that aren’t draining on the street.  

After more than 50 cm of snow in a six-day span to start the month of March, there is still a lot of snow piled on residential and business properties. The City encourages residents and businesses to prepare their property for the spring melt; spend time digging out covered catch basins and making a path for snowmelt to drain where it’s safe to do so.  

As we transition from winter to spring, people need to be cautious when encountering puddles. Pesky potholes can pop up as moisture gets into cracks in the road, and when they fill up with water, can cause damage for vehicles, as well as a tripping hazard. Drivers also need to pay attention to avoid splashing people on the sidewalk and at bus stops.   

What you can expect from us 

1. Our storm sewer system can easily carry the flow of snowmelt. Most ponding and flooding around catch basins are caused by ice blocking the drain. 

2. Crews are defrosting catch basins and clearing gutters to improve drainage, keeping a close eye on intersections prone to flooding.  

3. City crews will respond quickly to reports of flooding on major streets that is interfering with traffic or has potential for any property damage. 

How you can help us 

1. Clear snow and ice from sidewalks and paths to reduce ponding and dangerous ice during the thaw/freeze cycle.   

2. Keep snow in your yard. If you throw it on the street, it can create issues for rutting or affect drainage.  

3. Where possible, safely clear snow, ice and debris from the catch basins in your area.   

4. Report locations where water is collecting and impacting traffic or crosswalks on busy streets at saskatoon.ca/frozendrain. 

5. For more urgent situations, call the Customer Care Centre at 306-975-2476. 

Protect your property from flooding  

If the snow melts quickly, your home may be at risk of flooding, even if you haven’t flooded before. We hope that doesn’t happen, but just to be safe, please watch our video on Snowmelt and find more tips to help reduce your risk of a snowmelt flood in your home at saskatoon.ca/snowmelt.   

*This report includes road restrictions on Priority 1 (high traffic, high speed) streets only.

NEW

No new projects are scheduled to start on this date.

ONGOING

BRIGHTON BLVD ROAD CLOSED FROM TASKAMANWA ST TO 8TH ST E
(Construction)
Use McOrmond Dr
Start: November 20, 2023, 7:00 a.m. End: November 18, 2024, 5:00 p.m.

All restrictions will be lifted as indicated, weather permitting and barring any unforeseen circumstances.

For more information about current road restrictions and construction, visit saskatoon.ca/construction.